Good morning, Scranton.

UNC kicked off a North Scranton planning initiative Tuesday at Black Scranton Project — community members, business owners and volunteers discussed neighborhood priorities, pitched logo ideas and will form a steering committee to guide future cleanups, events and business support measures. Monthly meetings are expected.

On Friday, local nonprofit Friends & Ferals said QTS ordered its team to remove equipment from a cat rescue project at a Salem Township site, leaving worries that the new rescue group may not account for all stray cats before demolition in August.

Last week, Indraloka Animal Sanctuary rescued 43 hens from a shuttered egg-laying facility in Orangeville and also took in several alpacas and a goat after a neighbor reported animal neglect — the animals are now receiving veterinary care and are in quarantine.

Scranton will host free FIFA Fan Zone events at Lackawanna County Courthouse Square this July.

Hanson performs on July 18 — Tonic headlines on July 19 — with a Taylor Swift tribute, soccer clinics, and a beer garden adding to the festivities.

WVIA News is asking local voters to take its 2026 election survey to share which issues matter most as midterm elections approach.

The survey responses will help guide election preview stories for Pennsylvania’s 22 counties.

Motorists on Interstate 380 will face lane restrictions and closures later this week as PennDOT crews repair a bridge and shoulder in Lackawanna County.

The work is set to improve road safety and traffic flow.

Drivers on I-81 in Luzerne County face lane restrictions for geologists' surveys today and tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Northbound lanes near the Wilkes-Barre/Route 309 interchange will be affected today and southbound lanes near Highland Park Boulevard will face adjustments tomorrow + expect minor delays.

State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski said Tuesday routine screening discovered her breast cancer and she urged the community to keep up with regular checkups.

The representative said her work in the district and Harrisburg office remains unchanged as she begins treatment.

Basketball Camp: Scoring College at the University of Scranton

July 7-11 — The University of Scranton — Check website for fees — Enhance your basketball skills and mindset to become an unstoppable scorer.

A Man Named Cash: The Ultimate Tribute to Johnny Cash

7-9 p.m. — The Theater at North — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of Johnny Cash and June Carter in a live concert tribute.